Calamus, also known as Sweet Flag is one of the ingredients of the ritual incense Ketoret, mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Ketoret has long been incorporated into ritual and ceremonial magick, used to connect with your guardian angle. The plant itself has connections to the moon due to its ability to grow in watery places.

Calamus Root contains Asarone which has been used in many cultures as a sedative. Making it great beginners herb to use if you are wanting to use flying ointments.